TTB F 5100.31: Application For and Certification/ Exemption of Label/Bottle Approval
How Do I Register for COLAs Online?
What is COLAs Online?
COLAs Online is the system used to electronically file TTB F 5100.31, Application For and Certification/Exemption of Label/Bottle Approval and track the status of applications submitted for approval.
How do I register for COLAs Online?
To register for COLAs Online, you will be required to complete a registration form,
TTB F 5013.2,
COLAs Online Access Request, in order to receive a user ID and password to obtain access to TTB's COLAs Online System.
If you do not have signature authority or power of attorney to sign required documents on behalf of the company for
which you are filing label applications, you will also need to complete TTB F 5000.8,Power of Attorney.
If you already have a power of attorney, you will need to submit a copy of it when you apply to register to use COLAs Online.
Send the required documents to:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division
1310 G Street, NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20220
1-866-927-ALFD (2533)
(Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST M-F)
What is the difference between COLAs Online and the COLA Public Registry?
COLAs Online is the authenticated system requiring username and password to submit applications, search for applications or change profile information. The COLA Public Registry contains only Approved, Revoked, Expired, or Surrendered COLAs.
How do I contact TTB if I have questions about COLAs Online?
For labeling questions, you can contact the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division:
Customer Service
1-866-927-ALFD (2533)
(Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST M-F)
If you experience any problems with using the COLAs Online system, please contact:
TTB Help Desk
1-866-240-0835
(Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Eastern Time M-F)
While the Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) makes every effort to provide complete information,
data such as company names, addresses, permit numbers, and other data provided in the
registry may change over time. TTB makes no warranty, expressed or implied, and assumes
no legal liability or responsibility as to the currency, reliability or completeness of furnished data.
TTB welcomes suggestions on how to improve our Public COLA Registry.
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